Which Statement Is Incorrect with Respect to an S Shareholder's

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which statement is incorrect with respect to an S shareholder's consent?

• A)A consent extension is available only if Form 2553 is filed on a timely basis, reasonable cause is given, and the interests of the government are not jeopardized.
• B)Both husband and wife must consent if one owns the stock as community property.
• C)An S election requires a consent from all of the S corporation's shareholders.
• D)A consent must be in writing.
• E)None of the above statements is incorrect.

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Definitions:

Deferred Income Taxes

The accounting concept that recognizes the tax effect of transactions in different periods than when the transactions actually occur.

Effective Tax Rate

The average rate at which an individual or corporation is taxed, calculated by dividing the total tax paid by the taxable income.

Bond Premium

The amount by which the market price of a bond exceeds its face value.

Goodwill Impairment

A decrease in the value of goodwill, which occurs when the carrying amount of a company's goodwill exceeds its fair value.